Visitors to the LEGO Certified Store in Sydney, Australia can not only see the LEGO bricks made from 4.5 billion-year-old space dust but also chat with a real-life astronaut.
The LEGO Group revealed its partnership with the European Space Agency in June, creating LEGO-like bricks from 4.5 billion-year-old space dust to help design astronaut shelters on the moon. Now, Australian LEGO fans will be able to learn more about space exploration by talking with an actual astronaut, the very first to be trained under the Australian flag.
"The Australian Space Agency and LEGO Australia share a unified vision for exploration and discovery,," said Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg. "I believe that unlocking creativity through the medium of LEGO play will give Aussie kids the very best chance to pursue their passion and prepare them for the future."
The meet and greet is free to take part in, held at 10am on Tuesday, July 16 at the LEGO Certified Store, located on 400 George Street in Sydney and entered via Pitt Street Mall. You can find all the details here, but there's no need to book in advance.
“Building on our research, we take great pride in revealing our pioneering collaboration with the Australian Space Agency, and the incredible Katherine Bennell-Pegg," said Troy Taylor, Vice President & General Manager, Australia & New Zealand at The LEGO Group. "With much of the universe still undiscovered, The LEGO Group has been drawing inspiration from space for over 50 years to foster kids’ imaginations through the ultimate creative medium of LEGO bricks.”
Featured image: Australian Space Agency
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